GRE Word List
OBSTREPEROUS
marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
The meaning of the word obstreperous is marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| frail | easily led into evil |